Today, January 7, we mark what would have been the 81st birthday of the Right Honourable Raila Odinga, a patriot whose life was defined by courage, sacrifice, and an unyielding love for Kenya.

Baba taught us, time and again, that the country must always come before self, that no ambition is greater than our unity, and no victory more important than our peace.

He believed deeply in Kenya and never lost faith that our best days lie ahead. Whether in struggle or reconciliation, he chose stability over chaos, unity over division, and hope over despair.

As we remember him on his birthday, we celebrate not just the man but the enduring lessons he left us: To close ranks for the common good, to rise above partisanship, and to keep faith in the Kenyan dream.